2002 Jeep Liberty engine problems
74 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2002 Jeep Liberty — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Manufacturing defect on EVAP canister, the nipple for the EVAP hose is too large for hose diameter, 3/8" hose cracks after a couple years when the rubber is not new, causing emissions test failure. Hose replaced several times.”
filed Nov 5, 2021
“My vehicle is a 6 yr old low mileage chevy equinox the stabilitrak light came up as well as the service power streering. It has also lost power in the highway and stalls or won't accelerate at times which makes is very dangerous since I could get hit by someone in the highway. I have taken it to…”
filed Mar 13, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Liberty years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Liberty | 44 | 11% |
| 2011 Liberty | 21 | 12% |
| 2010 Liberty | 20 | 10% |
| 2009 Liberty | 7 | 6% |
| 2008 Liberty | 31 | 6% |
| 2007 Liberty | 16 | 2% |
| 2006 Liberty | 30 | 2% |
| 2005 Liberty | 30 | 3% |
| 2004 Liberty | 32 | 3% |
| 2003 Liberty | 25 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Jeep Liberty
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.